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Mackerel vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mackerel and apricots

  • Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin D, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and choline; however, apricots are richer in vitamin A.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 500% higher.
  • Apricots have less cholesterol.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index (0) than apricots (34).

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, salted and Apricots, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 3.9% 23% 15% 26% 5.5% 9.9% 0.13% 10% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +407.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100.8%
Contains more IronIron +259%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1004.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 32% 18% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 11% 14% 12% 0% 8.3% 6.8% 1.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +659.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +136.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +3528.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1221.4%
Contains more FatsFats +6335.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1710.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +100.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
10% 62% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.077 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4794.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7964.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel Apricot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Apricot DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 12µg 0µg 500%
Sodium 4450mg 1mg 193%
Selenium 73.4µg 0.1µg 133%
Vitamin D 1006IU 0IU 126%
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0µg 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 0.077g 41%
Fats 25.1g 0.39g 38%
Protein 18.5g 1.4g 34%
Phosphorus 254mg 23mg 33%
Saturated fat 7.148g 0.027g 32%
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.054mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 8.32g 0.17g 20%
Choline 101.6mg 2.8mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 0.6mg 17%
Iron 1.4mg 0.39mg 13%
Calories 305kcal 48kcal 13%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.04mg 12%
Magnesium 60mg 10mg 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Vitamin E 2.38mg 0.89mg 10%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.2mg 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Potassium 520mg 259mg 8%
Vitamin A 47µg 96µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 5%
Calcium 66mg 13mg 5%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 3.3µg 4%
Carbs 0g 11.12g 4%
Manganese 0.077mg 3%
Copper 0.1mg 0.078mg 2%
Folate 15µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.03mg 1%
Fructose 0.94g 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.12g N/A
Sugar 0g 9.24g N/A
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.047mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0%
Valine 0.047mg 0%
Histidine 0.027mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Apricot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
172%
Mackerel
12%
Apricot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
10%
Apricot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 4449mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.121g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot
Apricot is cheaper (difference - $6.5)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/nutrients
  2. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.